Consultant Pharmacist IV
@ ForHealth Consulting at UMass Chan Medical School

Hybrid
$120,000
Hybrid
Full Time
Posted 22 days ago

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General Summary Of Position

The Consultant Pharmacist IV at ForHealth Consulting at UMass Chan Medical School functions as an integral member of the Clinical Pharmacy Services team. In this role, you will be involved in drug utilization review (DUR) and medication management therapy programs, ensuring clinical expertise in prior authorization for member prescriptions as well as client members' drug therapy.

Major Responsibilities

  • Provide orientation, training, guidance and direction to Consultant Pharmacists and Pharmacy Associates.
  • Coordinate the request for prior authorization (RPA) process and generate compliance reports.
  • Participate in program planning, development and the creation of clinical drug use criteria.
  • Conduct comprehensive and targeted medication therapy management reviews.
  • Review medical and medication profiles and offer real-time drug therapy recommendations.
  • Engage in quality improvement and quality assurance initiatives.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned, including site visits and participation in agency meetings.

Required Qualifications

Possess a Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy with relevant work experience or a Doctor of Pharmacy degree with specified residency and experience track. Must have eligibility for licensure or a current pharmacist license in good standing in Massachusetts and the ability to travel to off-site locations.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience with medical and medication reviews and bilingual fluency in English and one other major language.

Key skills/competency

  • Drug Utilization Review
  • Medication Therapy Management
  • Prior Authorization
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Training
  • Quality Assurance
  • Compliance
  • Communication
  • Team Leadership
  • Case Review
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How to Get Hired at ForHealth Consulting at UMass Chan Medical School

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize Your Resume: Highlight relevant pharmacy and DUR expertise.
  • Research ForHealth Consulting: Understand their work and culture.
  • Tailor Your Application: Emphasize experience in medication therapy management.
  • Prepare For Interviews: Practice scenario-based and technical questions.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review DUR guidelines and compliance standards.
Study prior authorization process and data entry.
Update knowledge on medication therapy management.
Practice real-time clinical decision-making scenarios.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a challenging team guidance experience.
Explain conflict resolution in pharmaceutical settings.
Share an instance of on-the-spot decision-making.
Discuss adapting to quality improvement initiatives.

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